Waking up to a puddle of oil under my car = bad.

6MT · 08-06-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

or left the old rubber gasket on when he put on the new oil filter.

It's not "rubber". Nissan uses a brass crush washer on their drain plugs. It is NOT re-usable. They are around $1. So if someone doesn't replace it, they're either stupid or don't know that it can't be re-used.

I just did my first oil change last night. It was very easy. Just remove 16 bolts and 3 fasteners, drop the splash pan and it's so easy that I didn't spill one drop.

GMZ · 08-06-2009, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

It's not "rubber". Nissan uses a brass crush washer on their drain plugs. It is NOT re-usable. They are around $1. So if someone doesn't replace it, they're either stupid or don't know that it can't be re-used.

I just did my first oil change last night. It was very easy. Just remove 16 bolts and 3 fasteners, drop the splash pan and it's so easy that I didn't spill one drop.

Maybe he means the gasket from the oil filter itself? I dont know how this could have been screwed up. Even if you dont replace the crush washer it shouldnt leak if the bolt is torqued to spec (28-30 ft lbs IIRC). Thats some pretty gross negligence IMO. Is it just me or is service getting worse? Back when I had my 350's I never had this problem when I took it in for service at different dealers in different states.

fuct · 08-06-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

It's not "rubber". Nissan uses a brass crush washer on their drain plugs. It is NOT re-usable. They are around $1. So if someone doesn't replace it, they're either stupid or don't know that it can't be re-used.

I just did my first oil change last night. It was very easy. Just remove 16 bolts and 3 fasteners, drop the splash pan and it's so easy that I didn't spill one drop.

i was talking about the oil filter gasket..... (i mean since that is what i said in my original post)

the oil filter uses a rubber gasket, the oil pan drain bolt uses a brass washer.....

oh and the brass washer CAN be reused... its not advisable, but its possible to reuse without leaking any oil. but yes at a $1 its silly not to buy a new one...

NIZMOZ · 08-06-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

It's not "rubber". Nissan uses a brass crush washer on their drain plugs. It is NOT re-usable. They are around $1. So if someone doesn't replace it, they're either stupid or don't know that it can't be re-used.

I just did my first oil change last night. It was very easy. Just remove 16 bolts and 3 fasteners, drop the splash pan and it's so easy that I didn't spill one drop.

You can reuse them. I have for years on Nissans and never had a leak happen.

6MT · 08-06-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NIZMOZ

You can reuse them. I have for years on Nissans and never had a leak happen.

That's just silly.

Cjanik · 08-06-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

That's just silly.

I've been doing my own oil changes since I was 18, I have never purchased a crush washer for the oil drain plugs before. Never had any leaks either

I might start on this car, but then again thats what I said about my 07 R6 and 08 Tacoma, and I still haven't purchased a new crush washer yet.

VCuomo · 08-07-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cjanik

I've been doing my own oil changes since I was 18, I have never purchased a crush washer for the oil drain plugs before. Never had any leaks either

I might start on this car, but then again thats what I said about my 07 R6 and 08 Tacoma, and I still haven't purchased a new crush washer yet.

NIZMOZ · 08-07-2009, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

That's just silly.

Nothing silly about it.

FricFrac · 08-06-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

It's not "rubber". Nissan uses a brass crush washer on their drain plugs. It is NOT re-usable. They are around $1. So if someone doesn't replace it, they're either stupid or don't know that it can't be re-used.

I just did my first oil change last night. It was very easy. Just remove 16 bolts and 3 fasteners, drop the splash pan and it's so easy that I didn't spill one drop.

They are copper - not brass. Brass is pretty hard and isn't maleable like copper. You can reuse them as long as they aren't totaly mashed but at a $1 a piece why bother. I guess don't sweat it if you have to reuse it...

kannibul · 08-06-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

They are copper - not brass. Brass is pretty hard and isn't maleable like copper. You can reuse them as long as they aren't totaly mashed but at a $1 a piece why bother. I guess don't sweat it if you have to reuse it...

Most crush washers are aluminum.

onzedge · 03-26-2011, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibul

Most crush washers are aluminum.

Nissan crush washer parts are copper. Either that, or they are aluminum like you state and Nissan anodizes them a nice copper color. This might explain why they are $1.10 each.

bripolar66 · 05-16-2011, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

It's not "rubber". Nissan uses a brass crush washer on their drain plugs. It is NOT re-usable. They are around $1. So if someone doesn't replace it, they're either stupid or don't know that it can't be re-used.

I just did my first oil change last night. It was very easy. Just remove 16 bolts and 3 fasteners, drop the splash pan and it's so easy that I didn't spill one drop.

no need to replace it everytime. if it makes u feel good then do it othewise they wont leak untill its totally f*#@ed up.

Nismoracer · 05-22-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

It's not "rubber". Nissan uses a brass crush washer on their drain plugs. It is NOT re-usable. They are around $1. So if someone doesn't replace it, they're either stupid or don't know that it can't be re-used.

I just did my first oil change last night. It was very easy. Just remove 16 bolts and 3 fasteners, drop the splash pan and it's so easy that I didn't spill one drop.

I reused mine and no probs. I wonder at what point it becomes unusable. Or can you use a metal or stainless and not have to replace it all the time. And where can u get them other than the dealer?